Job: Correctional Officers

Corrections Corporation of America, the private corrections industry founder and leader, is now hiring Correctional Officers! CCA is the nation’s largest provider of jail, detention and corrections services to governmental agencies. CCA is looking for the best and brightest to join our dedicated, skilled team of corrections professionals – people who share our mission to be the best full-service adult corrections company in the US and who commit to uphold our values of integrity, respect, trust, and loyalty. If you are looking for a career that offers lifelong opportunity and the chance to make a difference, apply now for our Correctional Officer position at our Kit Carson Correctional Center in Burlington Colorado!

CCA believes in launching careers, driving our corrections professionals toward new opportunities in this exciting growth industry. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest corrections professionals and provide comprehensive, ongoing supervisory and leadership training, as well as specialized training courses.

At CCA we know that the biggest contributor to our success is a solid employee base. Become part of our growing CCA family and enjoy our benefits including:

• Competitive Salaries
• Relocation Packages
• Company-Paid Training
• Medical and Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A Team-Based Atmosphere
• Plus Much More!

The Correctional Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. The Correctional Officer may employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order and complies with specific post orders written for the post of assignment.

Requirements for this position include: High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent; a valid driver's license; must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment; must demonstrate ability to complete any required training; must be at least 21 years of age; and must be available to work any hours, any shift.